Software Development Engineer - Machine Learning System

$137,750 - $237,500/Yr

Bytedance - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ByteDance is seeking a Software Development Engineer specializing in Machine Learning Systems to join our Advanced Machine Learning (AML) team. Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life through innovative products like TikTok and Helo. Our AML team is dedicated to developing next-generation AI infrastructure and recommendation platforms that enhance our core business areas, including ads ranking, search ranking, and e-commerce ranking. As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing a global-scale machine learning system that supports our feeds, ads, and search ranking models. In this position, you will be responsible for building a flexible and user-friendly Machine Learning development API framework that facilitates collaboration with model teams. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our machine learning models, ensuring they meet the diverse requirements of our business. At ByteDance, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation, and we are looking for individuals who share this mindset. Joining ByteDance means being part of a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse voices are celebrated, and every employee is valued for their unique skills and experiences. If you are passionate about machine learning and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to inspire creativity and enrich life.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and implementation of a global-scale machine learning system for feeds, ads and search ranking models.
• Responsible for building a flexible and easy-to-use Machine Learning development API framework.
• Responsible for collaboration with model teams and providing general solutions to meet their requirements.

Requirements

• Proficient in Python/C/C++, and have solid programming skills.
• Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Familiarity with common machine learning models (MLP/WordEmbedding/Transformer).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in GPU performance optimization.
• Experience in developing and deploying large-scale systems.
• Experience contributing to an open sourced machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) and 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements.